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2425 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3663311
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13513596
DBPR license2332784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) sliced American cheese (51F – Cold Holding) shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in standing units at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance accumulated on vents throughout establishment. Also observed dust accumulated on standing fan at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table next to reach in cooler at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at cook line not wearing a hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around ice machine, also on hallway by walk in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated on floor at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing units at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.